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Nelchina

Alaska · 149 residents · 47.395 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 78 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+110%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−9%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
14641141652152000201020202024Nelchina
2024149
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,709
+158%since 2000
from $10,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.052
−70%since 2012
from 0.175 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade54.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.4%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(14)
Diversity Score69.5%(104)
Diversity Score
70
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelchina, Alaska?

Nelchina, Alaska has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Nelchina, Alaska?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nelchina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelchina, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Nelchina, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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